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Could my data be less secure?

The story is about new data centres, not existing ones. The pause in New York won't affect the security of your personal data stored in current facilities. In fact, by ensuring new centres meet strict environmental and energy standards, it could lead to a more sustainable and robust infrastructure in the long run.

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New York pauses new large data centres for a year over energy concerns

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